China operates eight Type 055 destroyers as its premier surface combatants, each able to carry up to 112 missiles.

China’s surface combatants are set to receive a new hypersonic anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) capability following the ...

Reflecting its clear interest in developing a blue-water navy, the People’s Liberation Army Navy has announced the arrival of two new semi-stealthy Type 055 Destroyers. China’s Global Times newspaper ...

“From combating pirates and defending air attacks, to delivering humanitarian aid, these high-tech Type 45 destroyers are the pride of the naval fleet.” Though the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy may ...

The capability, versatility, and vital role of a navy destroyer in contemporary naval warfare make it an important ship within a country's naval force. Tasked with protecting larger vessels and ...

WASHINGTON — The Navy is extending the service life of 12 aging destroyers as the service balances the need to keep ships at sea with the time it takes for new ships to join the fleet. “Today’s budget ...

Navy destroyers will spend considerably less time projecting American sea power than planned, with chronic delays and labor overruns cutting nearly a decade off their operational lifespans, according ...

Have you ever seen a Navy ship bearing letters and numbers like DDG-51 or DD-214 and wondered what those codes mean? These ship labels might look random, but they follow a system that's been around ...